Best Ham Radio Logging Software Survey Results

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Best Ham Radio Logging Software Survey Results

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Күн бұрын

Here are the results of my Twitter poll asking what ham radio logging software folks are using for general logging (not portable, but in the shack). Wow! What a variety of answers! Here are all the results as I tabulated them from the votes and replies for "Other".
The top three choices were ones I proposed in my poll with everything else being "Other".
Ham Radio Deluxe 21.6%
Log4OM 19.9%
N3FJP (ACL) 18.0%
Cloudlog 3.3%
Logger32 2.1%
RUMlogNG 2.1%
Paper 1.9%
HAMRS 1.7%
CQWRLOG 1.7%
DX Labs 1.7%
QRZ 1.5%
N1MM 1.2%
UCXLog 0.8%
Winlog32 0.6%
MacLoggerDX 0.6%
DX Keeper 0.6%
Win-Test 0.4%
VQLog 2 0.4%
DX4WIN 0.4%
Homebrew 0.2%
Swisslog 0.2%
HAM Office 0.2%
SWLOG 0.2%
LogHX 0.2%
LOGic 0.2%
Crxlogbook 0.2%
Clublog 0.2%
Text file 0.2%
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@tonyatnb Жыл бұрын

This was a good idea Anthony...... we would likely find that QRZ is actually used by a majority of hams today Logger32 is very popular with the DX contesters....

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony! Yeah, Logger32 is on my short list to check out. 73!

@mgg4brentwood Жыл бұрын

DXKeeper. It’s part of a unified suite of tools for hams. The suite provides CAT interfaces to popular radios, and can capture things like frequency and mode. This allows integrated programs to automatically include this information in logs. Integrated with WSJT-X to log qso information at the end of a contact. Tracks progress towards various awards. Integrated with LotW.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely taking a look at this. Several folks cast their vote for it. Thanks for watching, Mark! 73!

@thierryb5515 Жыл бұрын

Dxkeeper is the one with which i never lost one data ! I couldn't say that about others LOG, after that, not the best GUI, but it s what it is, very effective and safe.

@geod3589 10 ай бұрын

I was surprised this wasn't on the list.

@EricRenzema Жыл бұрын

QRZ for me... but I'm a newb with only a Technician class license... when I get my General I will re-evaluate. I look forward to your future logging software videos to help me decide!!

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

QRZ is great! All of my contacts eventually make it to QRZ.

@MikeN2MAK Жыл бұрын

I use HAMRS, since I primarily operate portable for POTA (and sometimes SOTA).

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

HAMRS is awesome for portable ops!

@PaulReedy Жыл бұрын

I don’t get on Bitter much so I wouldn’t have seen your poll, but I tried several, I wanted to use logger32, but I ended up getting log4om running and I got wsjt-x connected to it and grid tracker so they all work together. I also like the maps showing the location and direction of the station, and it talks to my radios to get frequency and mode automatically. On my Mac I tried rumlogng, and it looked really nice, that would be my choice there.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

That’s great! I spent most of yesterday trying out various programs, including a long time with Log4OM, which I used before ACL. It’s really a great system! Thanks for watching and commenting! 73!

@DarkShadowCustoms Жыл бұрын

I don't log any contacts currently. I wasn't really interesting in logging contacts when I first got into the hobby. Since I plan to upgrade to General and get involved with POTA logging software is something I am going to look into.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

There are many free options as well as some excellent laid options. As you can see in the video description, there’s a lot to choose from!

@davenewmyer3735 Жыл бұрын

Paper log, ADIF files from WSJT-X to LotW and eQSL. Have also used Log4OM on a couple of projects, and HAMMRS for a couple of POTA activations.

@davenewmyer3735 Жыл бұрын

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@n8vox Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome, Dave! You’re really using the best of everything there! 73!

@mauricevandeven4312 26 күн бұрын

I use Log4om tried a lot of other logging software but come back again and again to Log4om the only pitty is the label printing option thats not like it is in HRD

@souta95 Жыл бұрын

As a Linux user, I run... N3FJP. I either RDP into a Windows VM on my server, or run a Windows VM locally on the Linux machine. I also use an Android app called "Ham Radio Log" and love it for its simplicity, especially when I am away from my home shack or just making a casual contact to demonstrate ham radio to someone.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea! It would interesting to have like a Proxmox server with various VM’s just for ham radio.

@danielkingshott2659 Жыл бұрын

@@n8vox I use a 2018 mac mini that's running ubuntu, the integration with the icom radio's is fantastic. I use 'cloudlog' running in a php docker container.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

@@danielkingshott2659 great use of Docker!

@danielkingshott2659 Жыл бұрын

@@n8vox it's always wise to keep php contained ;) but cloud log is a fantastic bit of software, I have mine setup so I can reach it when I'm in the field.

@45auto Жыл бұрын

I don't currently have a computer so I do paper as well as HAMRS on my phone (mostly for POTA).

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

HAMRS is fabulous! It’s what I use for portable ops. I’ve never had an issue with it.

@rtaranti Жыл бұрын

Log4OM using wine on Mint Linux gets the job done for me!

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Great use of wine. I wonder if some of the other Windows logging software will run on Linux that way. Only one way to find out! :) 73!

@ShooterReadyStandBy Жыл бұрын

Be sure your reviews include how the logging software interfaces with QRZ and LoTW.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@gsahookah599 3 ай бұрын

Hi, I thought you mentioned that there would be videos of the logging software on your channel; where are they? :)

@Alex_556 7 ай бұрын

MSHV is exporting QSOs to QRZ and Clublog in real time so QRZ for me. Then I manually sync QRZ LoTW at least weekly. The only pain in the arse is eQSL which provides no integration.

@KS0JD Жыл бұрын

Log for OM and Grid Tracker

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Both are excellent!

@K3JRZOnTheAir Жыл бұрын

Your Twitter poll was Windows-centric. I run a Mac for specific reasons. Mostly for graphic design (years ago) and now for video editing. And they last longer (performance-wise) than do Windows machines. At my home QTH I use AetherLog (or just Aether). While doing POTA activations I use HAMRS on my iPad. I have my own system, it works for me and it makes me happy. LOL. 73

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Yep, I just posted what I had experience with as I run Windows in the shack and was counting on “Other” to come through. It sure did! . However, I’m a Mac all day long in my voiceover studio. :) It was neat to see the Mac options like RUM and MacLogger. I look forward to checking them out with my MacBook Pro at some point. Thanks for watching! 73!

@K3JRZOnTheAir Жыл бұрын

@@n8vox MacloggerDX is a nice logging app. I've played with it on & off for years. AetherLog is a great app, but hasn't been updated recently. I used to be able to reach out to the developer, but he's been silent for a bit now. I'm always looking for new options though that meet my requirements. 73!

@opencct 6 ай бұрын

HRD, Log4OM and N1MM, all three!

@n8vox 6 ай бұрын

Right on! There are so many great options out there to choose from.

@justawfulgamer7738 6 ай бұрын

I dont like that i have to pay qrz to export my contacts

@n8vox 6 ай бұрын

Consider LOTW. I don’t think there are any fees for that if I recall correctly. And I could be wrong…I just don’t remember! 73!

@VictorJenks 8 ай бұрын

I need a logging program that deals directly with the ARRL so that when I need to send my log in for a contest it is easy and simple to send . Is there such a thing ? Need to know by tomorrow. The ARRL 10 meter contest results need sent in and Saturday is deadline .

@n8vox 8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I'm just now seeing this. ARRL contests typically require cabrillo formatted logs, which most of the software mentioned in this video can do. Log4OM and N3FJP definitely do. 73!

@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын

CQRLog here!

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried to get excited about it, but always seem to run into something that gives me pause. Maybe I just need to push harder!

@temporarilyoffline Жыл бұрын

@n8vox it's settings are very deep, but once setup, you don't really use them. I like that it's myself backed.

@kb5miqbigboy Жыл бұрын

Great video!!!!73!!

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So many choices out there. I was really surprised at the results!

@PaulGriffith Жыл бұрын

N1MM on windows and CQRLOG on linux.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

I need to give both of them another go. Thanks for watching, Paul! 73!

@jamesdawson2415 Жыл бұрын

Logger32 for 4 years now.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely making a video of Logger32. It looks quite thorough. Thanks for watching! 73!

@thierryb5515 Жыл бұрын

DXlabs suite

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@KentOlsen Жыл бұрын

DX Labs

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! I’m definitely reading up on it today. 73!

@KentOlsen Жыл бұрын

@@n8vox If you are a true DXer, DX Labs is the best. And its free!

@fourshow11 Жыл бұрын

I think that price $$$ holds people back from using some really great logging programs. After trying out a few logging programs. I found MacLoggerDX, it checks off all the right boxes for my needs.

@n8vox Жыл бұрын

I agree. Thankfully, there are options for any budget available, even no budget! :) Depending on how my trial of MacLogger DX goes, I might just put a Mac Mini in the shack. Thanks for watching and 73!